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Consultant Retainer Letter Template

Generate freelance contract templates for consultant agreements and retainer arrangements.

Template fields

Company Name, Company Address, Consultant Name, Consultant Address, Services Description, Monthly Retainer Amount, Payment Terms, Contract Start Date, Contract End Date, Deliverables, Termination Notice Period

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[Company Letterhead]

Date: [date]

[consultant name]
[consultant address]

Subject: Consultant Retainer Agreement

Dear [consultant name],

We are pleased to engage your services as an independent consultant for [company name].

This letter sets forth the terms and conditions of our retainer agreement:

1. Services
You agree to provide the following services: [services description]

2. Deliverables
The expected deliverables include: [deliverables]

3. Retainer Fee
You will receive a monthly retainer fee of [retainer amount], payable [payment terms].

4. Term
This agreement shall commence on [contract start date] and shall continue until [contract end date] or until terminated by either party in accordance with the terms herein.

5. Independent Contractor Status
You acknowledge that you are an independent contractor and not an employee of [company name]. As such, you will not be entitled to any employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement benefits, or paid leave.

6. Payment Terms
Payment will be made within [payment terms] of invoice submission. You are responsible for all taxes applicable to the retainer fee.

7. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement by providing [termination notice] written notice to the other party.

8. Confidentiality
You agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information and trade secrets of [company name].

9. Intellectual Property
All work product, deliverables, and intellectual property created in the course of providing services under this agreement shall be the exclusive property of [company name].

Please sign and return this letter to indicate your acceptance of these terms.

Yours sincerely,

[Authorized Signatory Name]
[Designation]
[company name]

_________________________
[consultant name]
Date: [date]

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